Everyone's Blog Posts - 4G3602015-03-03T20:12:03Zhttp://4g360.com/profiles/blog/feed?xn_auth=noReports and Intelligence: e-Book Market in the US 2014-2018tag:4g360.com,2015-02-19:610217:BlogPost:2353632015-02-19T11:36:09.000ZBella Wilsonhttp://4g360.com/profile/BellaWilson
<p>e-books are the books available in digital format, allowing readers to access them anywhere and anytime using their handheld devices. The low price of e-books compared to printed books is one of the major reasons for the acceptance of e-books. e-Books are compatible with any electronic display device and enable end-users to have a variety of reading options.</p>
<p>TechNavio's analysts forecast the e-Book market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 21.28 percent over the period…</p>
<p>e-books are the books available in digital format, allowing readers to access them anywhere and anytime using their handheld devices. The low price of e-books compared to printed books is one of the major reasons for the acceptance of e-books. e-Books are compatible with any electronic display device and enable end-users to have a variety of reading options.</p>
<p>TechNavio's analysts forecast the e-Book market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 21.28 percent over the period 2013-2018.</p>
<p>Covered in this Report<br/>This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the e-Book market in the US for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of e-books. The report presents the current market scenario as well as the forecast of the e-reading devices including tablets, smartphones, and e-readers.</p>
<p>TechNavio's report, the e-Book Market in the US 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the landscape of the e-Book market in the US and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.</p>
<p>Key Vendors<br/>• Amazon.com<br/>• Apple <br/>• Barnes &amp; Noble <br/>• Kobo I</p>
<p>Other Prominent Vendors<br/>• E-books.com<br/>• Google E-books<br/>• Lulu<br/>• Omnilit<br/>• Readups<br/>• Smashwords</p>
<p>Table Of Contents<br/>01. Executive Summary<br/>02. List of Abbreviations<br/>03. Scope of the Report<br/>03.1 Market Overview<br/>03.2 Product Offerings<br/>04. Market Research Methodology<br/>04.1 Market Research Process<br/>04.2 Research Methodology<br/>05. Introduction</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.reportsandintelligence.com/e-book-in-the-us-2014-2018-market" target="_blank">http://www.reportsandintelligence.com/e-book-in-the-us-2014-2018-market</a></p>Data Center Market in Europe (Servers, Storage, Network equipment, Applications)2015-2019tag:4g360.com,2015-02-03:610217:BlogPost:2355072015-02-03T12:35:15.000ZBella Wilsonhttp://4g360.com/profile/BellaWilson
<p>A data center is a centralized computing facility for data computing, processing, and storage. The facility includes high-performance servers, storage devices, and networking solutions, which support enterprise computing needs. Along with the data center equipment, there are many powering and cooling solutions, which help in optimizing the performance of networking components. Data center facilities are established by either large-scale enterprises or data center service providers that…</p>
<p>A data center is a centralized computing facility for data computing, processing, and storage. The facility includes high-performance servers, storage devices, and networking solutions, which support enterprise computing needs. Along with the data center equipment, there are many powering and cooling solutions, which help in optimizing the performance of networking components. Data center facilities are established by either large-scale enterprises or data center service providers that deliver services to enterprises and end-users on demand. The evolution of cloud computing and cloud-based services has led to impressive growth of the Data Center market.</p>
<p>Browse full report at: <a href="http://www.reportsandintelligence.com/data-center-in-europe-2015-2019-market" target="_blank">http://www.reportsandintelligence.com/data-center-in-europe-2015-2019-market</a></p>
<p>TechNavio's analysts forecast the Data Center market in Europe to grow at a CAGR of 11.41 percent over the period 2014-2019.</p>
<p>Covered in this Report<br/>This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Data Center market in Europe for the period 2015-2019. There are four major segments in the Data Center industry—Data Center Servers, Data Center Storage, Data Center Powering and Cooling, and Data Center Networking Equipment. The report considers data center spending on servers, storage, network equipment, and powering and cooling solutions.</p>
<p>TechNavio's report, the Data Center Market in Europe 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers Europe; it also covers the Data Center market in Europe landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.</p>
<p>Table Of Contents</p>
<p>01. Executive Summary<br/>02. List of Abbreviations<br/>03. Scope of the Report<br/>03.1 Market Overview<br/>03.2 Product Offerings<br/>04. Market Research Methodology<br/>04.1 Market Research Process<br/>04.2 Research Methodology<br/>05. Introduction<br/>06. Market Overview<br/>07. Data Center Market in Europe<br/>07.1 Market Size and Forecast<br/>07.2 Data Center Space Forecast<br/>07.3 Data Growth Pattern<br/>07.4 End-user Segmentation<br/>07.5 Five Forces Analysis<br/>08. Data Center Server Market in Europe<br/>08.1 Market Size and Forecast</p>
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<p></p>Dhiraagu 4G coverage reaches 50 percent of Maldivianstag:4g360.com,2015-01-26:610217:BlogPost:2353232015-01-26T08:40:16.000ZZakirhttp://4g360.com/profile/Zakir
<p><span class="font-size-3">Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun (Dhiraagu), the Maldives’ incumbent telecoms operator, has expanded its 4G LTE service to the island of Fuvahmulah (Gn) and Addu City, the country’s second largest city. In addition to these two new locations, coverage of the firm’s 1800MHz network is also available in Male’ City, Villingili, Hulhumale’, Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Villingilli (GA), Thinadhoo, Kulhudhufushi (Hdh), Naifaru (Lh). Dhiraagu’s LTE network supports…</span></p>
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<p>TechNavio's analysts forecast the LED Lighting market in China will grow at a CAGR of 26.9 percent over the period 2013-2018.</p>
<p>Browse full report at: <a href="http://www.reportsandintelligence.com/led-lighting-in-china-2014-2018-market" target="_blank">http://www.reportsandintelligence.com/led-lighting-in-china-2014-2018-market</a></p>
<p>Covered in this Report<br/>The LED Lighting market in China covers the end-user segments which made a significant contribution to market revenue in 2013. The key end-user segments covered in this report are the Commercial, Industrial, Outdoor, and Residential segments. The report also discusses China’s 12th Five Year Plan and its implications for the market and value chain for the forecast period.</p>
<p>TechNavio's report, the LED Lighting Market in China 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market dynamics in China; it also covers the LED Lighting market in China landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.</p>
<p>Key Region<br/>• China</p>
<p>Key Vendors<br/>• Dongguan Kingsun Optoelectronic Co. Ltd.<br/>• Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV<br/>• NVC Lighting Holdings Ltd.<br/>• Opple Lighting Co. Ltd.<br/>• Osram Licht AG</p>
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<p>Cyber threats are internet-based attempts to attack information systems and hack critical information. These threats include hacking, malware, and phishing, and have the capability to capture all the critical information stored in information systems. Cyber security protects systems from cyber threats by identifying, monitoring, and resolving attacks while, at the same time, maintaining the confidentiality of information systems. It primarily involves the implementation of measures to…</p>
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<p>TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Cyber Security market will grow at a CAGR of 11.81 percent over the period 2013-2018.</p>
<p>Browse full report at: <a href="http://www.reportsandintelligence.com/global-cyber-security-2014-2018-market" target="_blank">http://www.reportsandintelligence.com/global-cyber-security-2014-2018-market</a></p>
<p>Covered in this Report<br/>This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Cyber Security market for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from sales of cyber security solutions. The market is highly fragmented with the presence of a large number of small and large vendors so the report does not provide the market share of the vendors, but lists only the key vendors in the market.</p>
<p>In addition, the report discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the Global Cyber Security market. It also outlines the challenges faced by vendors and the market at large, as well as the key trends that are emerging in the market.</p>
<p>Key Regions<br/>• North Americas<br/>• Europe<br/>• APAC<br/>• Latin America<br/>• MEA</p>
<p>Key Vendors<br/>• BAE Systems plc<br/>• Check Point Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.<br/>• Cisco Systems Inc.<br/>• Fortinet Inc.<br/>• General Dynamics Corp.<br/>• Juniper Networks Inc.<br/>• Lockheed Martin Corp.<br/>• McAfee Inc.<br/>• Raytheon Co.<br/>• Symantec Corp.</p>
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<p>Massive open online courses are changing the world of education by providing free online courses for higher education, executive education, and employee development. These courses are provided by well-qualified lecturers from some of the most renowned institutes in the world. These courses provide virtual education to people from any corner of the world where there is accessibility to the internet.</p>
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<p>Massive open online courses are changing the world of education by providing free online courses for higher education, executive education, and employee development. These courses are provided by well-qualified lecturers from some of the most renowned institutes in the world. These courses provide virtual education to people from any corner of the world where there is accessibility to the internet.</p>
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<p>Massive open online courses are expected to complement the future of higher education in the world. The Global Massive Open Online Courses market has experienced tremendous growth in the past few years and 2012 came to be known as the ?year of MOOCs?, as coined by the New York Times. Many major MOOC players launched their services in the market during the same year and the market is expected to show further growth in the coming years.</p>
<p>TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Massive Open Online Courses market will grow at a CAGR of 56.61 percent over the period 2013-2018.</p>
<p>Covered in this Report<br/>The Global Massive Open Online Courses market can be segmented on the basis of pedagogy into: cMOOC and xMOOC. The report discusses the market segmentation based on student demographics and course preferences, as well as the market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years.</p>
<p>TechNavio's report, the Global Massive Open Online Courses Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions as well as the key leading countries in this market. It also provides in-depth overview of the revenue generation models adopted by the vendors in the market and discusses the key vendors operating in this market.</p>
<p>Key Regions<br/>.Americas <br/>.EMEA <br/>.APAC</p>
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<p>Other Prominent Vendors<br/>.Academic Partnerships<br/>.Apple Inc.<br/>.Codecademy<br/>.Crypt4you<br/>.FutureLearn Ltd.<br/>.Iversity GmbH<br/>.Khan Academy<br/>.NovoEd Inc.<br/>.Peer 2 Peer University Inc.<br/>.PIER - International Education Services Ltd.<br/>.StraighterLine<br/>.Veduca Edtech</p>
<p>Table Of Contents</p>
<p>01. Executive Summary<br/>02. List of Abbreviations<br/>03. Scope of the Report<br/>03.1 Market Overview<br/>03.2 Product Offerings<br/>04. Market Research Methodology<br/>04.1 Market Research Process<br/>04.2 Research Methodology<br/>05. Introduction<br/>06. Market Landscape<br/>06.1 Market Overview<br/>06.2 History of MOOCs</p>
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<p><strong>Report Overview:</strong></p>
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<p>M2M has its own evolutionary path. Initially M2M equated to telemetry apps, which requires only a low bandwidth channel. With increasing availability of high capacity networks and the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), M2M will all of a sudden use much higher bandwidth than ever…</p>
<p>Wireless carriers have an ever increasing amount of capacity available to them as they roll out LTE networks and LTE Advanced technologies. What does this mean for Machine to Machine communications? </p>
<p>M2M has its own evolutionary path. Initially M2M equated to telemetry apps, which requires only a low bandwidth channel. With increasing availability of high capacity networks and the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), M2M will all of a sudden use much higher bandwidth than ever before. This is because M2M will allow for the communication of events based on various triggering activities that will cause the need for high-bandwidth applications to engage autonomously.</p>
<p>One of the primary beneficiaries of this wave of higher capacity will be connected vehicles. The global automotive industry and companies in the era of economic recovery are shifting their focus from survival to new growth areas to ensure long term stable growth. It is estimated that by 2025, sixty percent of the cars on the road will be Internet connected, which will promote advanced safety features, upgraded vehicle software protection and the continued adoption of autonomous vehicles. </p>
<p>Telematics applications can be broadly split into two categories, applications for enterprise/corporate purposes, and applications for passenger/consumer purposes. While it is possible that passenger purposes will cross over to enterprise purposes for the benefit of the drivers, the distinction is still relevant.</p>
<p>The primary distinction between the two is that enterprise drivers are on the job, hopefully driving more safely, working with a budget overhead, and also in many cases part of a large, networked fleet. This may change with the advent of automated cars (which we will discuss in brief), but on the whole it holds true.</p>
<p>Passenger vehicles, on the other hand, are a luxury and personal investment by the driver. They are looking for something that makes their drive, whether it is a commute or personal business, more enjoyable, less tedious, and more comfortable on the whole.</p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center"><b>2013</b></p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center"><b>2014</b></p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center"><b>2019</b></p>
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<td width="57" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center"><b>CAGR</b></p>
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<tr><td width="213" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="right"><b>In-Car Infotainment</b></p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">5.2</p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">7</p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">33.1</p>
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<td width="57" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center"><b>36.44</b></p>
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<tr><td width="213" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="right"><b>Navigation</b></p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">6</p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">7.78</p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">32.1</p>
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<td width="57" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center"><b>32.77</b></p>
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</tr>
<tr><td width="213" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="right"><b>Vehicle Management</b></p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">5.7</p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">6.5</p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">13.1</p>
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<td width="57" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center"><b>15.05</b></p>
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<tr><td width="213" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="right"><b>UBI Insurance</b></p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">3.3</p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">3.7</p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">7.8</p>
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<td width="57" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center"><b>16.09</b></p>
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<tr><td width="213" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="right"><b>Connected Electric Vehicles</b></p>
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<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">0.34</p>
</td>
<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">0.44</p>
</td>
<td width="45" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center">1.8</p>
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<td width="57" nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom"><p align="center"><b>32.55</b></p>
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<p>The primary hardware opportunities presented by the expansion of the connected vehicle market are for the 4G and WiFi telematic devices themselves. This will continue to be dominated by embedded systems installed during manufacturing by the same company that produces the vehicle. The aftermarket telematics industry will not disappear, however, and will continue to thrive, especially as connected vehicle technology is more widely applied to enterprise vehicle fleets.</p>
<p>4G/LTE and 802.11n are standards that are just coming into major usage and, as 4G is dependent on large-scale infrastructure, it is not likely that 5G will replace it for connected vehicle purposes in the 5 year term. Hardware production will therefore be marked by increasing rates of production rather than switching to new device lines.</p>
<p>Written by industry experts who have actually designed, implemented and operated M2M applications, the <a href="http://www.mindcommerce.com/end_to_end_m2m_7th_edition.php"><b><i>End-to-End M2M, Seventh Edition</i></b></a> report provides invaluable information for anyone seeking to better understand the technology, applications, business and regulatory issues. </p>LTE-Advanced deployments – Tracking the fastest wireless networks globallytag:4g360.com,2014-12-16:610217:BlogPost:2345442014-12-16T19:25:30.000ZGunjan Indrayanhttp://4g360.com/profile/GunjanIndrayan
<p>In an earlier article written on my blog in May 2013 (<a href="http://wirelesstelecom.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/lte-advanced-key-features-and-differentiators/" target="_blank">LTE Advanced – Key features and differentiators</a>), I had discussed technical details of LTE-A. Sometimes called 4.5G, the technology was in testing stages at that time. Commercial deployment took off in different parts of the world about an year ago. The promise of LTE-Advanced is live and real as we head into 2015.…</p>
<p>In an earlier article written on my blog in May 2013 (<a href="http://wirelesstelecom.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/lte-advanced-key-features-and-differentiators/" target="_blank">LTE Advanced – Key features and differentiators</a>), I had discussed technical details of LTE-A. Sometimes called 4.5G, the technology was in testing stages at that time. Commercial deployment took off in different parts of the world about an year ago. The promise of LTE-Advanced is live and real as we head into 2015. Let us look at 10 operators that have taken the lead on LTE-A. For the sake of variety, only one operator has been taken from a particular country. Their region of operation, spectrum bands and top download speeds under ideal conditions are also listed. Only a few devices support LTE-A technology so far although many more are in the offing. If a device supporting LTE-A is available on a particular network, that would be included in this post too. Readers could refer to the earlier article in the link above for an explanation of technical terminologies.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>SK Telecom, South Korea</strong></span> – Korean operators maintained their global telecom lead when SK Telecom unveiled LTE-A services in Seoul in June 2013. Its plan is to cover the whole country by the beginning of next year. SK Telecom used the Samsung Galaxy S5 to show speeds of 225 Mbps on the LTE-A network by combining 20 MHz spectrum from 800 MHz and 10 MHz spectrum from 1800 MHz band. Advanced techniques like Coordinated Multi Point (CoMP) transmission and Enhanced Inter-Cell Interference Coordination (eICIC) are also being put to use by the telco. Evolving to combine more bands, SK Telecom has announced the capability to aggregate total 40 MHz of bandwidth from 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz, thus making download speeds of up to 300 Mbps a reality. Data rate as high as 450 Mbps was also tested recently by the operator.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>MegaFon, Russia</strong></span> – During the Sochi Winter Olympics in February this year, MegaFon demonstrated its LTE-Advanced network clocking download speeds near 300 Mbps. The deployment was done in 2600 MHz by using 20 MHz of MegaFon’s and 20 MHz of its subsidiary Scartel’s spectrum. First commercially launched in Moscow, LTE-A was recently deployed in St. Petersburg with more Russian cities expected to be covered soon. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge was MegaFon’s first device for LTE-Advanced.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>STC, Saudi Arabia</strong></span> – STC is one of the biggest service providers’ in the Middle-East. It launched LTE-Advanced in the kingdom in February 2014. The network is unique in the sense that it combines two 20 MHz LTE-TDD airwaves in the 2300 MHz band to achieve a speed of 225 Mbps. Recently, the carrier also demonstrated TDD-FDD carrier aggregation using 1800 MHz and 2300 MHz spectrum. Not much information is available about the current coverage or device support for STC’s network.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>AT&amp;T, USA</strong></span> – In March this year, Ma Bell declared the launch of LTE-Advanced in Chicago. AT&amp;T claims speeds of up to 110 Mbps by aggregating a total of 15 MHz bandwidth from its 700 MHz and 2100 MHz AWS band. Rumors are that New York, San Francisco, Dallas and Washington DC are all ready for LTE-A. But consumers’ ability to experience such speeds is limited by device availability. AT&amp;T’s Unite hotspot is the only device that supports LTE-A but much more action is expected on the phone front next year.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>SingTel, Singapore</strong></span> – SingTel first showed off its LTE-A network in May this year. Commercial launch followed in summer and more than half of island has been covered already. Nationwide coverage is expected by next spring. SingTel claims top data rate of 300 Mbps. The operator has combined 20 MHz of bandwidth each from 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz bands. Huawei E5786 MiFi hotspot was the first compatible device. Subsequently, Samsung delivered the Galaxy S5 4G+ version of their flagship phone that took full advantage of SingTel’s fastest data speeds.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Swisscom, Switzerland</strong></span> – Swisscom rolled out LTE-Advanced in June this year starting from Berne and Lausanne stations. It was extended to cover the whole city of Berne and a few other urban areas in July. LTE-A will also be available in Zurich, Geneva and Lucerne soon. Like other carriers, Swisscom too went for carrier aggregation with 40 MHz total bandwidth from 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz bands. This resulted in speeds of about 300 Mbps. The telco pushed the limits further achieving data rates of 450 Mbps by combining 3 bands. It also declared that such superfast networks would be available in dense areas of this beautiful country by the end of next year. Compatible devices are also expected to be launched around that time only.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Bouygues Telecom, France</strong></span> – The third largest French mobile operator announced LTE-A or 4G+ services in June 2014. Lyon, Bordeaux and many other cities were covered by the end of summer. Speeds up to 220 Mbps have been achieved by Bouygues. Spectrum in 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz was aggregated for the LTE-Advanced network. The operator has also tested speeds of 300 Mbps by adding spectrum from 800 MHz to the above two bands for a total bandwidth of 45 MHz. Huawei’s 4G+ gateway and Bbox Nomad 4G+ hotspot are the first devices that support LTE-A on Bouygues’ network.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Vodafone, Spain</strong></span> – In October this year, Vodafone announced the deployment of LTE-Advanced in the Spanish cities of Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. More cities are coming soon. By combining 20 MHz spectrum each from 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz, the operator was able to tout speeds of around 300 Mbps. Vodafone also plans to add the 800 MHz and 2600 MHz TDD spectrum to the above mix for LTE-A that could boost the data speed to 500 Mbps. Special version of Samsung Galaxy S5 will take advantage of Vodafone Spain’s superfast network.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Rogers Wireless, Canada</strong></span> – Canada’s largest carrier, Rogers declared the launch of its LTE-Advanced network with theoretical speeds of 150 Mbps couple of months ago. The service provider combined airwaves from its 700 MHz and 2100 MHz AWS holdings. Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and many other cities were included in the launch. The latest iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with software updates will work on Rogers’ LTE-A network.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>EE, United Kingdom</strong></span> – Britain’s EE went live with its LTE-Advanced network in October in the Central London area. Early next year, this 4G+ service will be extended to whole of London city apart from Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester. Peak speeds of 300 Mbps have been delivered by aggregating 20 MHz spectrum each from 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz bands. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Samsung Galaxy Alpha will be compatible with the LTE-A network on EE.</p>
<p>Few other operators around the world that are deploying LTE-Advanced are Sprint USA, Vodafone Netherlands, Ooredoo Qatar, Telecom Italia and CSL Hong Kong. Carrier Aggregation still remains the most deployed feature of LTE-A. Higher order MIMO, eICIC and CoMP are expected over the next year or so. Deutsche Telekom in Germany demonstrated that carrier aggregation along with 4×4 MIMO can achieve speeds nearing 600 Mbps. Verizon Wireless in US plans to launch multi-feature LTE-Advanced in 2015. Not only will it aggregate 10 MHz airwaves from 700 MHz band with 20 MHz airwaves from AWS band, it will also deploy 4×4 MIMO and eICIC for an even faster LTE-A network. Now there is the argument that the telcos are jumping ahead of themselves when it comes to higher data rates. Do we need them and what about the supporting devices? However, there is always a need for speed and phones will arrive with time. Another interesting observation here is that Europe seems to be catching up and in some ways surpassing the LTE leader USA when it comes to LTE-Advanced. Asia is running along with Europe in terms of wireless data speeds. The wireless communications space keeps on getting more and more competitive. There is no scope for complacency or inertia.</p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>The original post can be found here: <a href="http://wirelesstelecom.wordpress.com/2014/12/15/lte-advanced-deployments-tracking-the-fastest-wireless-networks-globally/">http://wirelesstelecom.wordpress.com/2014/12/15/lte-advanced-deployments-tracking-the-fastest-wireless-networks-globally/</a><br/></strong></em></span></p>Reports and Intelligence: Wearable Technology in Industry Verticals 2014 - 2019tag:4g360.com,2014-12-09:610217:BlogPost:2344702014-12-09T13:36:15.000ZBella Wilsonhttp://4g360.com/profile/BellaWilson
<p>Wearable technology presents the potential for massive transformation in many industries. The more obvious ones include consumer electronics and communications. Early adopter industries include clothing, healthcare, sports and fitness. However, we see many industries adopting wearable technologies as computing and wireless communications integrate wearable into virtually every aspect of products and services.<br></br> <br></br> This marketplace will initially be driven by practical solutions for…</p>
<p>Wearable technology presents the potential for massive transformation in many industries. The more obvious ones include consumer electronics and communications. Early adopter industries include clothing, healthcare, sports and fitness. However, we see many industries adopting wearable technologies as computing and wireless communications integrate wearable into virtually every aspect of products and services.<br/> <br/> This marketplace will initially be driven by practical solutions for healthcare, consumer wearables, and military applications. Despite the uncertainty of consumer receptivity, Mind Commerce estimates that global spending on wearable devices will grow from $9 billion in 2014 to reach $218 billion in 2019.<br/> <br/> <em><strong>Get detailed information at: <a href="http://www.reportsandintelligence.com/wearable-technology-in-industry-verticals-2014-2019-market" target="_blank">http://www.reportsandintelligence.com/wearable-technology-in-industry-verticals-2014-2019-market</a></strong></em></p>
<p>We see several factors converging to facilitate wearable technology integration including expanded wireless capacity due to pervasive wireless (WiFi, WiMAX, and LTE), cellular market saturation and the need for wireless companies to establish new revenue streams, continuously decreasing cost of data, and the significant backing from huge companies including Google, Apple, and others. We also see developments in key technologies such as Augmented Reality, Body Area Networks, Ambient Awareness, and Peer-to-Peer Communications as drivers for evolution in consumer perception of value and willingness to engage in new forms of communications, content, applications, and commerce.<br/> <br/> Wearable Technology in Industry Verticals 2014 – 2019 evaluates the wearable technology marketplace with emphasis on drivers and adoption within various industry verticals including consumer electronics, gaming and entertainment, clothing, sports and fitness, healthcare, industrial and enterprise, and the military. The report evaluates market players, market potential and presents forecasts through 2019 for wearable technology adoption and revenue.<br/> <br/> All purchases of Mind Commerce reports includes time with an expert analyst who will help you link key findings in the report to the business issues you're addressing. This needs to be used within three months of purchasing the report.</p>When thing's aren't broke, but still need fixing.tag:4g360.com,2014-11-23:610217:BlogPost:2344572014-11-23T14:00:00.000ZKobe Wadsworthhttp://4g360.com/profile/KobeWadsworth
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>I will start by saying it's been a while since I posted on 4G360, and 4G is so disruptive, even the name of this site has changed, for the better I might add.</em></span> </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>I want to start by bringing up this little thing Net neutrality, that isn't so little. The FCC has contributed to wireless what peanut butter has done for bread. And it…</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em>I will start by saying it's been a while since I posted on 4G360, and 4G is so disruptive, even the name of this site has changed, for the better I might add.</em></span> </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>I want to start by bringing up this little thing Net neutrality, that isn't so little. The FCC has contributed to wireless what peanut butter has done for bread. And it all started with unlicensed spectrum, wifi. Now when the FCC makes up their rules and regulations, they are doing it for the greater good for us all, consumer's. Sort of set in stone if you will. So there can be no argument from big money as to what they meant when writing these rules. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Now when they are dealing with their own rules, that took many decade's to come up with what work's and what does not. Changing these rules is not as easy as it would seem. They can not leave these rules open for some cleaver high paid attorney to litigate. Again make them set in stone. For the greater good for innovation, but most of all the consumer. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Technology simply moves faster than the FCC does. Their are many part's and pieces to these rules, and to make this work is going to take time. Now I left a comment on the FCC net neutrality board, and it went something like this. Their needs to be no more monopoly's in this game, if their has to be priority given to anyone, the only exception should be public safety. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">It may be as simple as to just radifi what is already in place. But don't think for a minute they don't have their hands full with argument's from the monopolies who insist their way is better, for them maybe, not for who matter's, the end user. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Keep in mind the FCC does what's best for you and me. Not even the president of the united state's of america has the power to change what their final outcome will be..It will be just and fair, but it will not be easy for them. The Internet belongs to the people, not he with the most money. We pay provider's to gain access only. </p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>I welcome your input on this matter.</strong></em></span></p>
<p></p>The Role of SDR in 4G (and beyond) Networkstag:4g360.com,2014-11-22:610217:BlogPost:2345932014-11-22T16:07:29.000ZFred Taylorhttp://4g360.com/profile/FredTaylor694
<p>Software Defined Radio (SDR) is a virtual communication link which is built on embedded system instead of complicated hardware components. A radio may be defined as any device used to exchange digital information between two points. SDR is a radio in which some or all of the physical layer functions are software-defined. SDR can be applied to any radio connection using analog-to-digital converter. SDR provides better network automation with better capabilities.</p>
<p>Network operators are…</p>
<p>Software Defined Radio (SDR) is a virtual communication link which is built on embedded system instead of complicated hardware components. A radio may be defined as any device used to exchange digital information between two points. SDR is a radio in which some or all of the physical layer functions are software-defined. SDR can be applied to any radio connection using analog-to-digital converter. SDR provides better network automation with better capabilities.</p>
<p>Network operators are looking for more automation in order to efficiently manage their large networks, which consist of tens of thousands of base station with hundreds of settings each. The role of self-organizing systems is to provide a multitude of customer services with high service quality. The first and second mobile generation of mobile networks was much smaller than the current ones; all its operations were handled manually and on site. Currently the network operators are able to handle all operational activates remotely from one or more central location.</p>
<p>Now operators are looking for better automation functionality, the Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) has introduced “Self-Organizing Networks”. It has been introduced as part of the 3GPP LTE network framework. Self-Organizing system is expected to be deployed over time and ultimately have a dramatically positive effect on network operations and OSS.</p>
<p>Operators have defined the most relevant use cases for the automation of operational tasks: typically, those tasks that require significant manual effort or tasks that are complex and therefore prone to error.</p>
<p><b><i><a href="http://www.mindcommerce.com/software_defined_radio_(sdr)_market_opportunity_assessment_and_forecast_2015__2020.php?4G360">Software Defined Radio (SDR) Market Opportunity Assessment and Forecast 2015 – 2020</a></i></b> provides an assessment of the SDR market, including technologies, market drivers, challenges, and an assessment of the industry including forecasting from 2015 to 2020. </p>Don't Stick a Fork (lift) in It; Extend Your Investment While Moving to Standardstag:4g360.com,2014-11-21:610217:BlogPost:2342702014-11-21T19:30:00.000ZPatrick Learyhttp://4g360.com/profile/PatrickLeary707
<p><em>A Thought Piece from Telrad, the Leader in LTE for Fixed Wireless</em></p>
<p><a href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/N7*qQ6E0U5LtrKy*Khnpq45zyOjqVLI-OiNRg4EiMa6dyEjl39Lv6gcDGlzT2Kvp-6Hwlj26R3TaWLW4xkLymKgYS686R2Bf/fork.png" target="_self"><img class="align-left" height="296" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/N7*qQ6E0U5LtrKy*Khnpq45zyOjqVLI-OiNRg4EiMa6dyEjl39Lv6gcDGlzT2Kvp-6Hwlj26R3TaWLW4xkLymKgYS686R2Bf/fork.png" width="255"></img></a> The WISP market is in the midst of a dramatic transition unlike anything seen since perhaps 2002, when purpose-built outdoor PMP systems hit the market, en masse. This followed years of WISPs cobbling together WLAN radios with amps, heaters…</p>
<p><em>A Thought Piece from Telrad, the Leader in LTE for Fixed Wireless</em></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/N7*qQ6E0U5LtrKy*Khnpq45zyOjqVLI-OiNRg4EiMa6dyEjl39Lv6gcDGlzT2Kvp-6Hwlj26R3TaWLW4xkLymKgYS686R2Bf/fork.png"><img class="align-left" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/N7*qQ6E0U5LtrKy*Khnpq45zyOjqVLI-OiNRg4EiMa6dyEjl39Lv6gcDGlzT2Kvp-6Hwlj26R3TaWLW4xkLymKgYS686R2Bf/fork.png" height="296" width="255"/></a>The WISP market is in the midst of a dramatic transition unlike anything seen since perhaps 2002, when purpose-built outdoor PMP systems hit the market, en masse. This followed years of WISPs cobbling together WLAN radios with amps, heaters &amp; fans, off the shelf boxes and grid antennas; then mating them with custom polling software, such as Doug Karl’s Karlnet. But, unlike then, when the change was about home brew giving way to vendor-engineered systems, today’s upheaval is driven by recent evolutions in standards and the resultant capacity gains. So here we are today where 802.11n is giving way to 802.11ac, WiMAX continues its now planned replacement by LTE, and at least one common proprietary platform has now been end-of-lifed (EOL’ed).</p>
<p>As WISP investors, owners, and operators, your next decision will decide if you survive or get destroyed by the competition, both wireline and wireless. Smartly, a great many WISPA members have now embraced fiber, but wireless—for many reasons—will continue to be a defining characteristic for WISPs. Your competition is not sitting still and their high capacity offerings are coming faster than your solutions can keep up. <br/> <br/> As I sit here writing this article, I recently upgraded my service and I’m now getting consistently getting about 25 mbps DL/5.5 mbps UL. Why? Not only do I work from home, in my household of six people we have: 5 laptops, 1 desktop, 3 iPhones, 1 iPad, 2 iPods, VoIP phones, and 2 Smart TV's (lots of Netflix!) Clearly, I have real needs and low tolerance for poor connection speeds, and I’m willing to pay dearly for it.</p>
<h2>Here are two important questions:</h2>
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<li><span class="font-size-2">Will your next choice allow you to keep up with the capacity race, and I mean progressively over time, without continually climbing towers to add more and more radios?</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-2">If you are one of the hundreds of WISPs running EOL’d proprietary technology, are you really going to forklift your entire investment for another proprietary system – one that will put you are year or two back from where you are now? Or, would you rather find a way to leverage and extend your existing investment, while seamlessly transitioning to LTE at the same time?</span></li>
</ol>
<p>Telrad has the answer to both questions. Even better, our answer will let you connect many of the customers you’ve had to say “no” to because your current solution is, RF-wise, well, a bit blind. I know of no other type of business whose owners routinely turn away customers, not because they don’t want their money, but because their “solution” cannot serve them!</p>
<p>At this point, I should note why Telrad is being so aggressive. It is because many of our new customers and then WISPALOOZA showed us WISPs have reached multiple pain points where you are willing to accept there might be another reality and open to taking a hard look at the total cost equation — not to mention the opportunity cost of making the wrong choice. Those pain points might be the reluctance to forklift proprietary for another proprietary choice, or a critical need to finally say “yes” to many of the customers you’ve told no, or a hope that you can scale without the constant intervention and sleepless nights you now endure. We have a better way, one literally no other vendor is offering, but our window is short before this market transition runs its course and WISPs like you move on, for better or worse, to your next choice.</p>
<h2>So let’s get specific:</h2>
<p>Some of you are running a technology that’s reached its end-of-life. Here’s a solution I’m betting you did not think even possible. Telrad can enable you to transition from EOL APs to LTE-ready base stations WITHOUT forklifting your hundreds or thousands of SMs right away. Yes, the Telrad COMPACT is software defined, so it can run both WiMAX and LTE. Our CPE also has dual chipsets, so it can connect to either WiMAX or LTE base stations. Let that sink in. We have the proven ability (<a href="mailto:patrick.leary@telrad.com" target="_blank">ping me offline and I’ll send you the EXACT performance data</a>) to connect all those SMs you have deployed now, so instead of chucking your investment, you are squeezing more out of it. Instead of frantically rolling trucks replacing everything — APs and clients — all at once, you can do it your pace with almost no downtime.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/N7*qQ6E0U5JoIPS7K7B1yvv3lhcjZKjIgqzhbsCYMQxDsB5HwBgoJMLQhxfUKfPEb4debxVB1KjBUUff-d9XOPfX2MAJtbjO/telrad.png"><img class="align-left" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/N7*qQ6E0U5JoIPS7K7B1yvv3lhcjZKjIgqzhbsCYMQxDsB5HwBgoJMLQhxfUKfPEb4debxVB1KjBUUff-d9XOPfX2MAJtbjO/telrad.png" height="177" width="238"/></a>Additionally, your tower upgrade to the COMPACT joins you with the most powerful standard in the history of metro-scale wireless — LTE — and all the mass and capacity gains that come with it. Even more, you can do this as you connect new customers with our dual mode 7000 model CPE. And then, when you are ready to transition to LTE, you can, while allowing your old subscribers to stay connected via WiMAX (until you are able to change them over.) That’s an IP67 CPE, by the way, and it will cost you close to 2x less than what you might pay for an uncapped subscriber – and, you’ll be able to deploy any standards-based 3rd party CPE in the LTE ecosystem as they come to market.</p>
<p>Your new COMPACT base stations will then set you up to enjoy major capacity gains over time as we add more and more LTE advancements, such as MU-MIMO (doubles capacity), 4×4 MIMO, Carrier Aggregation (doubles capacity and improves spectral efficiency), eICIC (higher spectrum re-use) bringing sector capacity to 200 Mbps and beyond. So your capacity increases over time, allowing you to keep pace with and perhaps exceed what your competition is delivering, and you’ll be able to do it in scale, easily connecting over 100 customers on a single sector, which Telrad can show is the norm, not the exception.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/N7*qQ6E0U5KkGVbV*hc9ny1JzNYbn1iscR5dyaMpSL8qrD24sn*mv2v0DIijp7DicDWZbjTucGS62H*GZZgZfjseL0fB3eeI/table.png"><img class="align-right" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/N7*qQ6E0U5KkGVbV*hc9ny1JzNYbn1iscR5dyaMpSL8qrD24sn*mv2v0DIijp7DicDWZbjTucGS62H*GZZgZfjseL0fB3eeI/table.png?width=437" width="437"/></a>Even sweeter, your new network is ready out of the box today to support the emerging 3550-3650 MHz band…and support it with standard LTE, NOT propriety technology. That’s important because all the 3550 MHz devices that will be hitting the market will have embedded LTE chipsets, from security cameras, to traffic systems, to handsets. Go proprietary and you’ll miss new paths for revenue, whether offload agreements or contracting with cities to connect their LTE-embedded cameras, plate readers, etc.</p>
<h2>Finally, you can join other elite operators..</h2>
<p>As you extend your investments, you can move to standards at the same time. You’ll also be partnered with a company that’s financially secure and has over 400 employees, and a DNA that traces back not only to the first days of wireless broadband, but to even the first days of data over wireline!</p>
<p>Don’t think you can afford it? We can show you that compared to a choice you may be considering, not only can Telrad reach cost parity well under 100 subscribers, we can do it while connecting more NLOS customers, growing capacity, taking you to standards, and serving many more customers from a single site. In other words, one choice costs you more, locks you in to one choice, makes you say “no” to potential customers, generates less revenue per site and excludes you from the emerging LTE explosion. The tired hype “you can’t afford not to” maybe is not so cliché after all. All Telrad asks is a shot. You may think this is beyond the pale (or “Grail” as it were), but let us prove it to you. Thank you, and we look forward to speaking with you.</p>
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<p></p>ZTE offers insights on Pre5G to lead global industry discourse on 5Gtag:4g360.com,2014-11-18:610217:BlogPost:2343932014-11-18T21:13:25.000ZZakirhttp://4g360.com/profile/Zakir
<p><span class="font-size-3">ZTE Corporation, a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, provided further updates on the company’s vision on pre5G at a high-level international meeting of experts and industry officials to discuss global development of 5G technology. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">In an address to the International Workshop on 5G-ICT Technologies conference in Beijing, Dr. Xiang Jiying, Chief Technology…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">ZTE Corporation, a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, provided further updates on the company’s vision on pre5G at a high-level international meeting of experts and industry officials to discuss global development of 5G technology. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">In an address to the International Workshop on 5G-ICT Technologies conference in Beijing, Dr. Xiang Jiying, Chief Technology Officer of Wireless Products of ZTE, said pre5G will become available much earlier than 5G and deliver user experience comparable to 5G, offering high throughput and low latency. Pre5G will utilize some key 5G technologies, whilst being provisioned on existing 4G UE (user equipment), Dr. Xiang told delegates at the conference.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">"Even though the industry is still working on 5G standardization, we already have a lot of clarity on 5G user experience and the 5G candidate technologies,” Dr. Xiang said. “Therefore, pre5G can be defined and implemented even before 5G becomes standardized.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">The International Workshop on 5G-ICT Technologies conference, hosted by the Future Mobile Communications Forum, was attended by experts from companies including China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Qualcomm and Intel, in addition to Mr. Cao Jianlin, Vice Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology, Madam Dai Xiaohui, Deputy Director-General of Department of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and Mr. Philipp Barth, Head of CONNECT Section - Communications Networks, Content &amp; Technology Delegation of the European Union to China and Mongolia. ZTE’s Dr. Zhu Fusheng, member of 5G General Expert Group of National 863 Plan was one of the chairmen of the conference. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">As a global leading supplier of wireless communications solutions, ZTE has put lots of effort into 5G research and development, and has been making breakthroughs and innovations in researches on key 5G technologies. Massive MIMO has been recognized as a 5G technology in the industry. Currently, ZTE has been developing pre-commercial Massive MIMO products without modifying the legacy 4G air interface, thus Massive MIMO has become an important part of pre5G. ZTE has proposed the Virtual Cell technology for evolution from Cloud Radio to the Ultra Dense Network (UDN), which effectively solves the problem of cell-edge interference in 4G networks. The Multi-User Shared Access (MUSA) technology proposed by ZTE improves network capacity significantly, with reasonable complexity. The coding-based design greatly enlarges the number of users accessed simultaneously, and SIC receivers are used so no synchronization is required between users, which is particularly useful for prolonging terminal battery life. Therefore, uplink MUSA is suitable good candidate for Machine Type Communications (MTC). In addition, ZTE has been investing heavily in 4G vector processing chips for several years, which have an extensible software architecture and strong processing capacity and can meet pre5G requirements by just modifying instruction sets rather than changing the hardware.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">ZTE is a major contributor and participant in researches on global 5G standards. As a major member of the IMT-2020 (5G) Promotion Group, ZTE leads some important researches, such as IEEE-oriented 5G technologies, 5G network architecture, and breakthrough technologies for the physical layer of 5G networks. ZTE has established partnerships and alliances on research and innovation with many high-end customers worldwide in customer requirements, scenario study, new service applications, and network architecture innovation, striving to develop the most suitable solutions for end users.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=357" target="_blank">http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=357</a></span></p>Ericsson and Qualcomm complete first Inter-company LTE Category 9 Carrier Aggregation Interoperability testingtag:4g360.com,2014-11-18:610217:BlogPost:2343102014-11-18T21:06:27.000ZZakirhttp://4g360.com/profile/Zakir
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announce the successful completion of the world's first inter-company interoperability testing of LTE Category 9 connectivity, with download speeds of up to 450 Mbps.</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">Testing was conducted using Ericsson's LTE-Advanced network infrastructure and QTI's next-generation LTE-Advanced modem. …</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announce the successful completion of the world's first inter-company interoperability testing of LTE Category 9 connectivity, with download speeds of up to 450 Mbps.</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">Testing was conducted using Ericsson's LTE-Advanced network infrastructure and QTI's next-generation LTE-Advanced modem. The Category 9 speeds allow mobile users to enjoy blazing-fast downloads, swift application performance, and the ability to reliably utilize more connectivity-based applications in greater coverage areas.</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">Thomas Norén, Vice President, Head of Radio Product Management at Ericsson says: "Inter-company vendor interoperability testing between network and device is key to enabling large-scale commercial deployments. Working with ecosystem partner Qualcomm, we continue to drive LTE innovation and performance improvements, ensuring a great user experience even as mobile broadband demand grows."</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">Serge Willenegger, Vice President of Product Management, QTI, says: "We are excited to see our next-generation LTE-Advanced modem play an important role in enabling the world's first multi-company interoperability Category 9 test. We are pleased to be working closely with Ericsson to help lead the mobile industry's transition to next-generation network connectivity as ultra-fast mobile broadband connectivity has become an essential feature for mobile users."</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">The equipment used for the tests was based on Ericsson's commercially available 14B software release supporting the company's multi-standard RBS 6000 family of base stations for macro and small cell networks, which allows for unparalleled user experience on operator networks using multi-frequency deployments. Ericsson supports all bandwidth and frequency combinations for up to 60 MHz 3x Carrier Aggregation, providing users with speeds of up to 450 Mbps.</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=367" target="_blank">http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=367</a></span></p>What struggling operators worldwide can learn from T-Mobile, USA?tag:4g360.com,2014-11-04:610217:BlogPost:2340912014-11-04T18:41:01.000ZGunjan Indrayanhttp://4g360.com/profile/GunjanIndrayan
<p><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">T-Mobile is the fourth largest wireless network operator by subscribers and revenue in the United States. Germany’s Deutsche Telekom owns two-third of the company. The telco manages to grab the most headlines out of any telecom company in the US because of some good reasons. Let us start by looking at a few numbers first. T-Mobile reported 3Q 2014 revenue of $7.35 billion and added about 2.35 million subscribers over the quarter…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2">T-Mobile is the fourth largest wireless network operator by subscribers and revenue in the United States. Germany’s Deutsche Telekom owns two-third of the company. The telco manages to grab the most headlines out of any telecom company in the US because of some good reasons. Let us start by looking at a few numbers first. T-Mobile reported 3Q 2014 revenue of $7.35 billion and added about 2.35 million subscribers over the quarter (more than any other operator in the US). It has added 10 million customers in the last year and a half. The two comparison charts below should help explain the story. Considering that much of the subscriber growth is coming from non-phone categories for bigger carriers, it is clear that T-Mobile has managed a respectable growth in a saturated market. While some of this growth came from the acquisition of MetroPCS, the bottom line is that no other operator has managed a faster increase in the total number of connections. Note that the market share here includes wholesale numbers.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2">The turnaround of T-Mobile ironically started with AT&amp;T’s failed acquisition of the company. As a reverse breakup fees, T-Mobile earned $3 billion in cash and rights to $1 billion worth of spectrum. The operator milked this wonderful opportunity and started off on the road to revival. The following content will shed light on how T-Mobile impacted the industry deeply and managed this revival. Indeed there are some lessons in here for those service providers that are losing both money and subscribers in this business -</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"><strong>Leader can make a big difference</strong> – T-Mobile appointed John Legere as the CEO in September 2012. Much of T-Mobile’s recent success has been attributed to John’s maverick tactics. He dared to follow the ‘Un-carrier’ approach. Every few months, T-Mobile comes up with a tempting customer offer that becomes the talk of the industry. Known for his colorful personality, the company’s leader does not hesitate to take regular jabs at his competitors. Some may not like his style but it keeps up the aggression and instills confidence in both employees and customers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"><strong>Innovation has to continue</strong> – There is no substitute to creativity and fresh ideas even in the face of adverse headwinds. This is risker for a struggling business, but still a far better option than the status quo. In a country where 2 year contracts and subsidized phones were prevalent, T-Mobile dared to introduce plans with no annual service contracts, faster upgrades and free international roaming. Such plans were music to the ear of customers, but were financially stressful for the operator. Nevertheless, innovation did not stop.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"><strong>Change the rules of the game</strong> – This flows directly from the point made above. Do not hesitate to take the untraveled road. T-Mobile started following this adage about 18 months ago and here is what they have done so far to get back into the market -</span><br/> <span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"> • <em>Un-carrier 1.0</em> – Simple choice plan was introduced that offered unlimited voice, text and data for $70. Cheaper options were available with limited data. Annual contracts were eliminated and devices were not linked to the plan anymore. Phones could still be financed, but customer had the freedom to quit at their will.</span><br/> <span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"> • <em>Un-carrier 2.0</em> – T-Mobile allowed upgrades to a new phone twice every year using the JUMP (Just Upgrade My Phone) plan. In other words, upgrade when you want to not when you are told to. Multiple options were available to trade-in the old phones and existing customers got same phone deals as the new ones. Phone insurance was included.</span><br/> <span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"> • <em>Un-carrier 3.0</em> – Under the Simple Global plan, data and text were made free while roaming internationally in 100 countries. Voice calls were charged at 20 cents/minute. More countries are being added periodically. While the free data roaming is at slower speeds and special packs must be purchased for 3G or higher speeds, this still saves hundreds of dollars for many regular travelers.</span><br/> <span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"> • <em>Un-carrier 4.0</em> – Perhaps the most consumer-friendly move, T-Mobile offered to pay up to $350 in ETF or the Early Termination Fees for subscribers willing to leave rival operators. Also as part of their fourth un-carrier strategy, they started offering cheaper iPads and plans with no overage charges.</span><br/> <span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"> • <em>Un-carrier 5.0</em> – T-Mobile allowed anyone to test drive their network for a week with iPhone 5S. This was wonderful for those who were not sure about the T-Mobile network. It also helped raise awareness about the presence of iPhone with the nation’s fourth largest operator.</span><br/> <span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"> • <em>Un-carrier 6.0</em> – Under the ‘Music Freedom’ initiative, music streaming from popular Internet radio services was made free and independent from the data limits. Pandora, Rhapsody, iHeart Radio and iTunes Radio were all in this list.</span><br/> <span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"> • <em>Un-carrier 7.0</em> – With ‘Wi-Fi Unleashed’, every new smartphone from T-Mobile was made Wi-Fi calling and texting capable. This is great for customers living in a low network coverage area. The telco also begun offering an 802.11ac compatible Personal Hotspot last month to enable Wi-Fi calling using a home broadband connection. A new free in-flight texting and visual voicemail feature compatible with the Gogo service was also announced.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"><strong>Challenge the bigger players and they might follow you</strong> – Initially complacent about their strong position, the big two – Verizon and AT&amp;T (and even Sprint) were forced to take note of the revolution ushered by T-Mobile in the American wireless space. Verizon’s Edge and AT&amp;T’s Next were the early upgrade versions of these two service providers. Sprint too raced to match prices on their individual and family plans. T-Mobile was ultimately responsible for the never ending price wars that are great for the consumers. It has changed the concept of brand loyalty for good and aligned the US wireless industry more with global practices.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"><strong>Short term loss can be long term gain</strong> – All these strategies to attract new customers are obviously not coming for free. T-Mobile is gaining new subscribers but is taking a hit financially. While revenue momentum has continued, the telco lost $94 million or 12 cents a share in the most recent quarter. But this will not deter T-Mobile and its CEO. Once they can get enough subscribers to like their service, turning around operations to make them profitable would not be difficult. Deutsche Telekom’s backing provides a good support system.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"><strong>No substitute for good customer service</strong> – Irrespective of the business you run, the importance of customer service cannot be underestimated. This is even more significant for a telecom service provider who directly deals with the customer. Poor network quality, inflated bills and adding or removing services are some of the top issues that reach a carrier’s service center. Think about how we all frequently grumble about inept customer service from the mobile telecom provider. However on a relative basis, T-Mobile has been frequently ranked above its competitors through the years on this parameter. Few years ago when I was their customer, this remained an aspect I liked about their service. Both T-Mobile and their MetroPCS brand topped the JD Power’s latest 2014 Wireless Customer Care Ratings.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2"><strong>Never ignore network quality</strong> – The quality of network along with pricing remains the core factor in the customer decision making process. Even a struggling operator should not undermine the network. Along with all their Un-carrier moves, T-Mobile has been enhancing the network at a faster pace as compared to its rivals. It was already building out the LTE network towards the end of 2011. This deployment was accelerated after they got cash and spectrum from AT&amp;T. 250 million US residents are covered by the T-Mobile LTE network currently and the operator expects to reach more than 300 million people in another year or so. Remember, getting to those last 50-60 million people is always the toughest in a vast country like US. T-Mobile has lighted up VoLTE (Voice over LTE) nationwide. Among first to debut LTE-Advanced features last year, they have been using 15 and 20 MHz wide LTE bands for deployment in many areas nationwide. T-Mobile also bought valuable 700 MHz spectrum from Verizon and is looking to aggregate their 700 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz (AWS) and 1900 MHz holdings towards providing speeds greater than 100 Mbps. Their network has been climbing up the ranks in terms of data speeds.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" class="font-size-2">The option to switch providers remains an individual’s prerogative and the intent of this post is not to drive anyone towards T-Mobile. T-Mobile itself has a lot of work to do before becoming stable in the long term. But the point is that it has achieved substantial success in the US wireless business. Suitors have been coming too. After AT&amp;T, Sprint wanted to merge with T-Mobile but the proposal was set to face regulatory hurdles. Iliad of France showed interest and Dish Network still remains a potential suitor. T-Mobile has changed the US wireless industry forever and in the process has lifted its own reputation and connection numbers. Sprint is fighting back under the new CEO, but if current trends continue, T-Mobile could surpass Sprint to take the number 3 slot in the US wireless space by early next year. A lot of credit for that must go to the man who leads this organization.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong>The original post can be found here: <a href="http://wirelesstelecom.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/what-struggling-operators-worldwide-can-learn-from-t-mobile-usa/">http://wirelesstelecom.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/what-struggling-operators-worldwide-can-learn-from-t-mobile-usa/</a></strong></em></span></p>
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<p></p>Telefónica Germany selects Ericsson for Voice over LTEtag:4g360.com,2014-10-22:610217:BlogPost:2341242014-10-22T20:08:48.000ZZakirhttp://4g360.com/profile/Zakir
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">Telefónica Germany, the largest mobile operator in terms of subscribers in Germany, selected Ericsson as main supplier to upgrade their network to support VoLTE. Telefónica is one of the first operators in Europe that has now completed the upgrade of their network to be ready for commercial VoLTE launch. VoLTE has been deployed in all areas where Telefónica has LTE coverage in Germany. The commercial launch will take place once Telefónica has secured…</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">Telefónica Germany, the largest mobile operator in terms of subscribers in Germany, selected Ericsson as main supplier to upgrade their network to support VoLTE. Telefónica is one of the first operators in Europe that has now completed the upgrade of their network to be ready for commercial VoLTE launch. VoLTE has been deployed in all areas where Telefónica has LTE coverage in Germany. The commercial launch will take place once Telefónica has secured the full VoLTE device eco-system for mass-market launch.</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">VoLTE will provide users with superior HD voice call quality, instant call-set-up, and allow simultaneous usage of superfast LTE data services during calls. Ericsson's SRVCC (Single Radio Voice Call Continuity) functionality enables seamless handover of ongoing voice calls from LTE to circuit-switched 3G and 2G networks.</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">The selected VoLTE solution is based on the Ericsson IMS portfolio, which will enable Telefónica in the future to easily provide converged high-quality multimedia services such as video calling, video conferencing and collaboration services, regardless if they are used via the operator's mobile or fixed network.</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">The contract scope includes: Ericsson IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) products: CSCF (Call Session Control Function), MTAS (Multimedia Telephony Application Server), MRS (Media Resource System) and System Integration Services for Telefónica's multivendor network. The services provided include deployment and end-to-end design and verification, as well as fault analysis.</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">Karsten Schröder, Head of Converged Solutions, Telefónica Germany: "When we started six years ago with the investment into IMS to deliver DSL voice services, we laid the seed for a strategic modernization of our core service architecture. With the advent of VoLTE, we were able to harvest the fruits by re-using the very same IMS core for our mobile customers, being the first operator proving that VoLTE is not just a standard, but can be used in a real-life multi-vendor environment. As a result, the convergent architecture allows us today to deliver seamless services agnostic to the physical access by which the customer is connected to our network."</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">Anders Lindblad, Head of Business Unit Cloud and IP, Ericsson says: "We are delighted that Telefónica has selected us as their partner to become one of Europe's very first operators to launch VoLTE. Based on our IMS solution Telefónica is now able to provide a modern communications experience for their users on the latest LTE smartphones. In the future they will also be able to cost-efficiently launch video communication and other new multimedia services on any accesses and any devices over their converged network."</span></p>
<p class="hugin"><span class="font-size-3">Ericsson is the IMS market leader having signed 120 commercial IMS contracts worldwide for both fixed- and mobile access, of which around 70 IMS systems are running live traffic. In addition, Ericsson has around 300 IMS test and trial contracts. Having launched the world's first commercial IMS system in 2005, Ericsson has gained extensive IMS deployment knowledge and experience, and Ericsson has supported the majority of the world's first commercial VoLTE launches.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Source: SAMENA Today - <a href="http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=238" target="_blank">http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=238</a><br/></span></p>SK Telecom publishes White Paper on 5G Technologytag:4g360.com,2014-10-22:610217:BlogPost:2339872014-10-22T20:07:08.000ZZakirhttp://4g360.com/profile/Zakir
<p><span class="font-size-3">SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) announced that the company published a white paper on 5G to suggest new direction for technological evolution to 5G, the next generation mobile communications network.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">SK Telecom’s white paper on 5G is now available to the public at 5G Global Summit which is an international 5G conference held on October 20 and 21 during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Busan.…</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) announced that the company published a white paper on 5G to suggest new direction for technological evolution to 5G, the next generation mobile communications network.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">SK Telecom’s white paper on 5G is now available to the public at 5G Global Summit which is an international 5G conference held on October 20 and 21 during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Busan.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Expecting the era of 5G to arrive in 2020, the white paper outlines analysis, direction and methodologies of 5G network explaining vision, core technologies, services, requirements and spectrum.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Based on its multi-dimensional analysis on 5G network from both user’s and operator’s perspectives, in particular, SK Telecom suggested User Experience, Connectivity, Intelligence, Efficiency and Reliability as 5 Great Values to pursue in the next generation telecommunications technology.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">In the paper, SK Telecom anticipates the 5G system architecture to consist of three layers that are service, platform and infrastructure and mapped major technology categories and enabling technologies for each layer. As 5G network-based services, the paper proposes hologram, immersive multimedia*, hyper-connected IoT** among others.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">* Immersive multimedia service: deliver realistic multimedia content using a variety technologies including AR(Augmented Reality), VR(Virtual Reality) and hologram.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">** Hyper-connected IoT service: connect all __objects including diverse sensors, smart devices and cars based on large-volume wireless network to bring convenience and innovation to people’s daily lives.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">SK Telecom as a chair company of 5G Forum, an industry-academia R&amp;D partnership for 5G in Korea, expects the white paper becomes a basis for diverse future discussions on 5G development including standardization.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Meanwhile, SK Telecom plans to push ahead with further cooperation with world-class telecommunication equipment manufacturers for development of the 5G telecommunications technology. Recently, the company signed a MOU with Samsung Electronics on October 20 for joint research and development of 5G technologies, and millimeter wave mobile communications technology for 5G*** is being demonstrated in World IT Show 2014.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">*** Millimeter wave mobile communications technology for 5G: a technology to use ultra-high frequency bands over 30GHz for telecommunications. The technology, combined with Massive MIMO, enables delivery of giga-bit level data rate.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Earlier, SK Telecom also teamed up with Nokia and Ericsson last June and July respectively for research and development of 5G mobile communications technology and, under such initiative, FDD-TDD aggregation technology and giga-bit data speeds using ultra-wideband transmission technology were demonstrated.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Park Jin-hyo, Senior Vice President and Head of Network Technology R&amp;D Center at SK Telecom, said, “SK Telecom is pleased to publish a white paper on 5G mobile communications technology and thereby suggest the directions for future discussions and research. The company will continue to take the lead in a range of R&amp;D activities for the 5G technology and become the industry leader in the global market as well as in Korea.”</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-1"> Source: SAMENA Today - <a href="http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=251" target="_blank">http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=251</a></span></p>Orange Slovakia lights up 4G LTE services with Cisco ASR 5000 Seriestag:4g360.com,2014-10-22:610217:BlogPost:2341232014-10-22T19:58:32.000ZZakirhttp://4g360.com/profile/Zakir
<p id="aui-3-2-0PR1-1117"><span class="font-size-3">Bratislava, Slovakia, October 22, 2014 – Cisco today announced that leading mobile operator Orange Slovakia has chosen the <a href="http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/wireless/asr-5000-series/index.html">Cisco® ASR 5000</a> Series elastic evolved packet core as a central element of its recently launched 4G long-term evolution (LTE) network. By implementing the Cisco ASR 5000 Series, Orange Slovakia intends to multiply its network capacity…</span></p>
<p id="aui-3-2-0PR1-1117"><span class="font-size-3">Bratislava, Slovakia, October 22, 2014 – Cisco today announced that leading mobile operator Orange Slovakia has chosen the <a href="http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/wireless/asr-5000-series/index.html">Cisco® ASR 5000</a> Series elastic evolved packet core as a central element of its recently launched 4G long-term evolution (LTE) network. By implementing the Cisco ASR 5000 Series, Orange Slovakia intends to multiply its network capacity with minimal incremental investment and bring the user experience much closer to that of wireline connections.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">The network elasticity of the Cisco solution will allow Orange Slovakia to transform its architecture and seamlessly migrate mobile data traffic from existing 2G and 3G networks. With this new implementation, Orange Slovakia will be better prepared for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Everything (IoE).</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">According to the Cisco Visual Networking Index, global mobile data traffic will increase nearly 11-fold between 2013 and 2018. Mobile data traffic will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 61%, reaching 15.9 exabytes per month by 2018. In Central and Eastern Europe, according to the same study, the growth rate of mobile data traffic will be above the global average with a 13-fold increase. 4G traffic is expected to account for 29% of total mobile data traffic in the region by 2018, compared with 3% at the end of 2013. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Key Facts/Highlights</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span class="font-size-3">As new devices are connected to mobile networks, they bring new, less predictable traffic patterns. The Cisco ASR 5000 Series is an elastic solution that allocates resources on-demand across transactions, throughput, and sessions over heterogeneous networks. As a result, services such as policy charging and enforcement function (PCEF) and deep packet inspection (DPI) can be supported with high reliability and availability.</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">The Cisco ASR 5000 Series combines multiple evolved packet core functions into a single platform, helping the operator significantly reduce total cost of ownership. With the Cisco solution, Orange Slovakia will be able to manage high signaling load more efficiently, better scale for subscriber growth and provide a seamless user experience across various networks, with real-time personalization.</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-3">The Cisco ASR 5000 Series, the industry's leading mobile evolved packet core solution, is designed for carrier-grade SDN and NfV so it can scale to meet the demands of the rapidly growing mobile Internet.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Supporting quotes:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Eric Maintenay, Deputy CTIO, Orange Slovakia</strong></span></li>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><em>"Our goal has always been to make relevant services available to as many users as possible with minimal barriers. We aim to make the customer experience with Orange the best. That's why Orange has the most mobile data service customers in Slovakia. Thanks to the new technology, we are now able to deliver fast and reliable Internet connectivity to customers, regardless of their locations. More than half of our customers are smartphone users, and this technology will enable them to get the most out of their devices and improve their experiences. Already, 25 percent of the Slovak population</em> <em>can use the 4G network in 13 Slovak towns. By the end of the year, Orange will make its new 4G network available in 24 towns and thus cover almost 30% of the population."</em></span></p>
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<li><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Rizwan Kara, client managing director, Global Service Provider, Cisco</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span class="font-size-3"><em>"By transitioning to an LTE network, Orange Slovakia will turn subscriber demands for new applications and always-on connectivity to an opportunity to offer new differentiated services and maximize the return on existing investments. The Cisco ASR 5000 Series helps deliver the performance and intelligence needed for services with a high level of quality and reliability. Further on, it makes the networks ready to address the opportunities of the new era in mobile communications, such as launching small cells and carrier Wi-Fi services for high-quality indoor coverage and services for new vertical markets."</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-1"><em>Source: SAMENA Today - <a href="http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=252" target="_blank">http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=252</a></em></span></p>Data as a Service (DaaS), LTE, and other Cellular Technologiestag:4g360.com,2014-10-15:610217:BlogPost:2339722014-10-15T20:46:52.000ZFred Taylorhttp://4g360.com/profile/FredTaylor694
<p>It is no secret that carrier data is growing exponentially as evidenced by the need for carriers need to rollout Carrier WiFi and Small Cells for more than just coverage. This growth will accelerate with the introduction of LTE Advanced (LTE-A) as mobile network operators begin trials in various large metropolitan areas.</p>
<p>What is not talked about very much is how all of this data may be monetized. Mind Commerce believes that there is an emerging opportunity for Data as a Service…</p>
<p>It is no secret that carrier data is growing exponentially as evidenced by the need for carriers need to rollout Carrier WiFi and Small Cells for more than just coverage. This growth will accelerate with the introduction of LTE Advanced (LTE-A) as mobile network operators begin trials in various large metropolitan areas.</p>
<p>What is not talked about very much is how all of this data may be monetized. Mind Commerce believes that there is an emerging opportunity for Data as a Service (DaaS), which is not limited to Big Data (e.g. Unstructured Data) as there is also a need for solutions in support of Structured Data that is from public, private, and hybrid sources.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Different Data Types and Functions in DaaS</strong></p>
<p>Thanks to 4G and “Beyond 4G” (B4G), there will be an enormous amount of data captured at both the consumer and enterprise level. Thanks to various supporting technologies such as Self-organizing Networks (SON), there is an increasing amount of data relative to end-user location and behaviors. All of this data is very valuable if handled properly with respect to privacy and security.</p>
<p><b><i><a href="http://www.mindcommerce.com/data_as_a_service_(daas)_market_and_forecasts_2014__2019.php?=4G360">Data as a Service (DaaS) Market and Forecasts 2014 – 2019</a></i></b> provides DaaS forecast and identifies opportunities for large, mid-size, and small vendors to offer various enterprise data and cloud services. Mind Commerce sees an opportunity for vendors to capture data that is aggregated, process and add value to the data, and inform business-critical systems that manage enterprise resources, financial controls and even sales and marketing.</p>
<p>Wireless carriers are encouraged to take advantage of their unique position within the ecosystem to leverage their data assets. However, there is a need for intermediaries to help with various mediation functions such as authentication, authorization, and accounting.</p>Nokia Networks and China Mobile sign US$ 970 million agreementtag:4g360.com,2014-10-14:610217:BlogPost:2338392014-10-14T21:16:30.000ZZakirhttp://4g360.com/profile/Zakir
<p><span class="font-size-3">Nokia Networks and China Mobile announced a framework agreement for mobile communication equipment and services valued at 970 million USD (760 million euros). The agreement was signed at the Sino-German Economic Forum in Berlin by Li Huidi, Vice President of China Mobile, and Hans-Juergen Bill, Executive Vice President at Nokia and also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nokia Networks GmbH &amp; Co KG in Germany.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Under the…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Nokia Networks and China Mobile announced a framework agreement for mobile communication equipment and services valued at 970 million USD (760 million euros). The agreement was signed at the Sino-German Economic Forum in Berlin by Li Huidi, Vice President of China Mobile, and Hans-Juergen Bill, Executive Vice President at Nokia and also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nokia Networks GmbH &amp; Co KG in Germany.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Under the terms of the agreement, Nokia Networks will provide its 4G TD-LTE technology including Evolved Packet Core* (EPC) and GSM wireless networking equipment, core application platforms, OSS, software, and services to support China Mobile’s 4G wireless broadband network rollout in 2014 and 2015. Deliveries under the agreement commenced in Q1 of this year.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">“This contract marks another milestone in the strategic partnership between China Mobile and Nokia Networks. We have been closely cooperating throughout the past years to jointly commercialize and globalize TD-LTE, and this agreement will further accelerate 4G TD-LTE development in China as well as worldwide,” said Markus Borchert, President of the Greater China region at Nokia Networks. “We have been a key global driver over the past 16 years in making TD technologies (TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE/TD-LTE-Advanced) become global standards, both of which are strong proof points of our delivery capabilities for the largest TD-LTE networks in the world. Our proven capabilities and commitment have made Nokia Networks the most reliable partner for China Mobile which is further underscored with this framework agreement.”</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">China Mobile, the world’s largest wireless operator, is leading China’s TD-LTE network rollout and commercialization with over 500,000 4G base stations deployed, and has the goal of building the world’s largest TD-LTE network by the end of 2014.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Nokia also received the prestigious <a href="http://en.safea.gov.cn/2013-09/26/content_16997013.htm" target="_blank">People’s Republic of China Friendship Award</a> hosted by the country’s State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs for its long-standing commitment and dedication to developing the TD-LTE technology standard. This is the highest level recognition awarded by the Chinese government to non-Chinese experts for their contributions to the country’s economic and social progress.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">With 46 TD-LTE radio references, Nokia is supplying approximately half of all commercial TD-LTE networks globally and is the only vendor to have deployed TD-LTE on all six continents. Nokia has also established a complete TD-LTE value chain in China, including TD product headquarters, product design, R&amp;D, testing, manufacturing, procurement, sales and marketing. Nokia Networks’ R&amp;D site in Ulm, Germany, has contributed significantly to the company’s LTE innovation.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2">Source: <a href="http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=170" target="_blank">http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=170</a></span></p>Warid Telecom selects Ericsson for 4G LTE deployment in Pakistantag:4g360.com,2014-10-14:610217:BlogPost:2340692014-10-14T21:14:52.000ZZakirhttp://4g360.com/profile/Zakir
<p><span class="font-size-3">Warid Telecom, the most reliable and transparent cellular service provider in Pakistan, during GITEX Technology Week 2014 announced Ericsson as its technology partner in the roll-out of 4G LTE in Pakistan.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Ericsson, the world leader in providing state-of-the-art telecommunication services is the sole supplier of 4G LTE in Pakistan. Warid becomes one of first few networks in the world which will be shifted from 2G to 4G LTE…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Warid Telecom, the most reliable and transparent cellular service provider in Pakistan, during GITEX Technology Week 2014 announced Ericsson as its technology partner in the roll-out of 4G LTE in Pakistan.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Ericsson, the world leader in providing state-of-the-art telecommunication services is the sole supplier of 4G LTE in Pakistan. Warid becomes one of first few networks in the world which will be shifted from 2G to 4G LTE technology directly.With the launch of its 4G LTE services, the customers of Warid Telecom in Pakistan will experience mobile broadband revolution with high-speed data on-the-go.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Commenting on the announcement, CEO Warid Telecom, Mr. Muneer Farooqui said: “Warid is gearing up for the 4G LTE launch with the best available network solutions and Ericsson has been committed to provide us with the state-of-art technologies and services. Our strong partnership and working relationship with Ericsson has given us complete trust in their technology and execution, making them the preferred partner for this landmark project as well.”</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Warid Telecom has already started an internal trial to test the network capacity and service reliability after which public trials will be announced by the company along with a program for 4G LTE enabled devices as well. The company has already started delivering free 4G LTE SIMs to its customers who have 4G LTE enabled handsets.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Rafiah Ibrahim, President of Ericsson Region Middle East said: “We are committed to bringing the Networked Society closer to Pakistan, and to play a role in the evolution of the country’s telecommunication services. As the newest phase of our relationship with Warid Telecom has started, we extend our support to Warid Telecom in delivering the superior experience to their customers through our latest innovative technologies and solutions.”</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">The announcement marks the extension of Warid Telecom’s long-term relationship with Ericsson in a move that will evolve the mobile broadband experience in Pakistan to pave the way to a “Networked Society”, where all the businesses as well as individuals are empowered to reach their full potential.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Pakistan is in the midst of an internet revolution, at the heart of which is the increasing uptake of smart devices and mobility. Connectivity via handsets already exceeds the number of connections through fixed line, and majority of first-time users experience the internet for the first time through their smartphones. With Ericsson’s solutions, Warid Telecom will deliver the optimum customer experience, whenever and wherever they connect in Pakistan.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">GITEX Technology week is taking place in Dubai World Trade Center, United Arab Emirates, from October 12 to 16. Gitex Technology Week 2014 is considered the gateway to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia’s ICT Industry with the participation of over 3,500 ICT companies from all over the world representing 61 countries. Raising the slogan of “Re-Imagining Our Future”, the event is combining the evolution of the ICT industry.</span></p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=182" target="_blank">http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=182</a></p>DOCOMO successfully trials NFV using multi-vendors' virtualization systemstag:4g360.com,2014-10-14:610217:BlogPost:2339672014-10-14T21:12:52.000ZZakirhttp://4g360.com/profile/Zakir
<p><span class="font-size-3">NTT DOCOMO, INC., a personalized mobile solutions provider for smarter living, announced today that it has completed proof-of-concept (PoC) trials that have verified the feasibility of network functions virtualization (NFV) using the software and equipment of six world-leading ICT vendors — Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Ericsson, Huawei, NEC, and Nokia Networks.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">The PoC trials will help to leverage technologies for next-generation…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">NTT DOCOMO, INC., a personalized mobile solutions provider for smarter living, announced today that it has completed proof-of-concept (PoC) trials that have verified the feasibility of network functions virtualization (NFV) using the software and equipment of six world-leading ICT vendors — Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Ericsson, Huawei, NEC, and Nokia Networks.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">The PoC trials will help to leverage technologies for next-generation virtualized mobile networks. Using the virtualized Evolved Packet Core (EPC), the core network of LTE systems, the trials successfully verified the interoperability of each vendor's EPC software with a different vendor's equipment, such as scalable data processing capability for congested data traffic and immediate network recovery in the event of hardware failure.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">The verified technologies will enable communication software designed originally for dedicated hardware to run on multipurpose hardware. In the future, such technologies will allow mobile operators to combine network hardware and software components of any vendor for deployment of network systems.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">"Thanks to collaborative efforts in the mobile network industry, NFV is soundly moving toward practical realization, rather than just ending up as a pie-in-the-sky dream," said Seizo Onoe, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at NTT DOCOMO. "I am delighted that we have confirmed the feasibility of NFV through multi-vendor initiatives with many of the top ICT players." Network virtualization is expected to offer key advantages, such as operational sustainability with improved connectivity for dense data traffic and during natural disasters, as well as in the event of hardware failure. It also will accelerate delivery of new services and drive more efficient infrastructure investment.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">DOCOMO, as one of the founding member firms of the Open Platform for NFV, an open-source project formed last month, is teaming up with world-leading mobile operators and ICT vendors to support development of an open-source platform for virtualization. DOCOMO aims to utilize a virtualized mobile network for the commercial deployment of services by the fiscal year ending March 2016. Basil Alwan, President of IP Routing and Transport Business Line, Alucatel-Lucent, said: "We are glad to be a part of these PoC trials with DOCOMO, an acknowledged industry leader and innovator contributing to the virtualization of mobile technology. Through this PoC with the use of our virtualized EPC (vEPC) and CloudBandTM NFV platform, realization of a multi-vendor environment with open interfaces was proven. This outcome is invaluable for the commercial launch of a virtualized mobile network as well as the advancement of NFV technology for the entire industry." Kelly Ahuja, Senior Vice President, Service Provider Business, Cisco, said: "The network is increasingly becoming virtualized, and virtualization is increasingly becoming networked. DOCOMO demonstrates that there are ways to get greater value by virtualizing network functions and to automate and orchestrate the applications and network elements for infrastructure efficiency.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Cisco applauds DOCOMO for this and is honored to continue to collaborate with them toward the realization of our shared vision." Håkan Djuphammar, Head of Technology, Business Unit Cloud &amp; IP of Ericsson, said: "We are honored to be able to work with DOCOMO in the NFV arena. This shows that Ericsson is ready to deploy network functions virtualized on a broader scale, with vEPC as one example." Ryan Ding, Executive Director of the Board and President of Products &amp; Solutions, Huawei, said: "Huawei is pleased to have joined the industry's largest and most successful NFV PoC trial led by DOCOMO. We believe this PoC trial will greatly contribute to future NFV standardization and commercialization. As a member of the ETSI Industrial Specification Group for NFV and one of 17 founding members of Open Platform for NFV, Huawei will continue to increase its investment in NFV and to cooperate closely with DOCOMO to accelerate the progress of NFV standardization and global commercialization." Shunichiro Tejima, Executive Vice President of NEC, said: "NEC is honored to have worked with DOCOMO and major vendors around the world to successfully conduct tests of virtualization-based mobile core technologies in multi-vendor environments.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Based on the issues and results revealed by the testing, we plan to hold discussions with standardization groups, including the ETSI Industry Specification Group for NFV to ensure that carriers around the world can fully reap the benefits of virtualization-based mobile core technologies." Michael Clever, Senior Vice President of Core at Nokia Networks, said: "The success of these multi-vendor PoC trials is an important step towards the achievement of NFV, and it is our honor to join and support DOCOMO here. We believe that open standards are key for NFV, and as we continue to establish an open and flexible NFV technology through ongoing cooperation with DOCOMO and the entire industry, we see our direction and concept confirmed by these trials."</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-2">Source: <a href="http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=187" target="_blank">http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=187</a></span></p>
<p></p>Lessons Learned in Asia about Broadband Wireless Driving Increased Gaming across Mobile/Wireless Devicestag:4g360.com,2014-10-10:610217:BlogPost:2340972014-10-10T11:45:39.000ZFred Taylorhttp://4g360.com/profile/FredTaylor694
<p>Broadband wireless in Asia has driven gaming to a new level as gamers find the smartphone their preferred platform. This is not just because gaming is now accessible to them at different times of the day as compared to other platforms. Gamers enjoy the spontaneity of gameplay, especially with certain game types. </p>
<p>The main factor that has held-back cellphone gameplay has been found to be data speed. With enough bandwidth, gamers will spend most of their time on smartphones despite…</p>
<p>Broadband wireless in Asia has driven gaming to a new level as gamers find the smartphone their preferred platform. This is not just because gaming is now accessible to them at different times of the day as compared to other platforms. Gamers enjoy the spontaneity of gameplay, especially with certain game types. </p>
<p>The main factor that has held-back cellphone gameplay has been found to be data speed. With enough bandwidth, gamers will spend most of their time on smartphones despite the small screen size.</p>
<p>The Mind Commerce report, <b><i><a href="http://www.mindcommerce.com/mobile_gaming_asia_market_and_forecast_analysis_3rd_edition.php?4g360">Mobile Gaming Asia: Market and Forecast Analysis, 3rd Edition</a></i></b>, evaluates mobile gaming as a whole in addition to specifics within the Asian marketplace. </p>
<p>This recent study has also found that mobile gaming opens up a realm of gaming monetization that is either not found in other mediums, or limited in scope comparatively. These areas include Social Gaming, Location Gaming, Gamification, Micro-transaction/In-game Purchasing, and various brand monetization methods.</p>
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<p align="center"><b>Revenue by Spend Type for Mobile Gaming in Asia</b></p>
<p>Broadband expansion is further driving development trends. In the coming years, it is expected that freemium as a monetization model will increasingly be added on to connected console and tablet platforms, causing the demarcation line between smartphone and tablet to diminish. Developers will launch a game that supports all mobile/wireless devices.</p>
<p>For more information about the study findings and report, see:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mindcommerce.com/mobile_gaming_asia_market_and_forecast_analysis_3rd_edition.php?4g36">http://www.mindcommerce.com/mobile_gaming_asia_market_and_forecast_analysis_3rd_edition.php?4g36</a></p>India’s top and most popular smartphonestag:4g360.com,2014-10-07:610217:BlogPost:2340942014-10-07T16:21:00.000ZGunjan Indrayanhttp://4g360.com/profile/GunjanIndrayan
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">India is widely regarded as the fastest growing smartphone market in the world. With phones ranging from Rs. 2000 ($33) to Rs. 73000 ($1200), there is every type of market segment in the country. The estimated number of smartphone users at the end of last year was 117 million and this number is expected to rise to about 200 million by the end of 2014. It is safe to conclude that about 15% of country’s 1.25 billion population and 25% of its 800…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">India is widely regarded as the fastest growing smartphone market in the world. With phones ranging from Rs. 2000 ($33) to Rs. 73000 ($1200), there is every type of market segment in the country. The estimated number of smartphone users at the end of last year was 117 million and this number is expected to rise to about 200 million by the end of 2014. It is safe to conclude that about 15% of country’s 1.25 billion population and 25% of its 800 million active mobile subscribers will soon be part of the smartphone revolution. This article takes a look at the most coveted and relatively affordable smartphones in India. Some of these are best-selling while others have earned top reviews from customers. To keep the comparison consistent, phones have been divided into medium and higher range. Assuming 1 USD = Rs. 61 per current exchange rate, the two ranges can correspond to phones below and above $400. Prices have been sourced from popular Internet retailers in India and could vary from one seller to the other, given the current festive season. Sometimes they change in a matter of minutes. Consider them latest as of this writing on October 6, 2014 for the cheapest model of a particular phone. For the sake of variety, only 1 phone has been picked from each brand. Earlier today, reports surfaced in the Indian media about the pricing and availability of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Apple’s phones are always sought-after, but starting at Rs. 53500, they remain too expensive for most people in the country. Thus they have been excluded from this analysis. Similar is the case of Sony Xperia Z3. It is a recently launched wonderful phone, but is very heavy on the pocket.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">So here are some of India’s best smartphones -</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong>MEDIUM RANGE<br/></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong> <span style="color: #3366ff;">HTC Desire 816</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><a href="https://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/htc1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-798" src="http://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/htc1.jpg?w=595" alt="HTC"/></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Pros</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Brilliant 5.5 inch 720 x 1280 HD display.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">13 MP primary camera that takes crisp pictures.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Superfast Qualcomm 1.6 GHz quad-core processor.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Excellent audio quality with loud front-facing speakers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Cons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Slippery and glossy back.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Big screen size not for everyone and makes phone difficult to operate with one hand.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Non-removable battery that drains fast.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Price</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Flipkart: Rs. 22149</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Amazon India: Rs. 23790</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Snapdeal: Rs. 21999</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong>Micromax Canvas Nitro A310</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><a href="https://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/micromax.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-814" src="http://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/micromax.jpg?w=595" alt="Micromax"/></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Pros</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">1.7 GHz octa-core processor and 2GB RAM ensure superior performance with no lag.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Decent 5 inch 720 x 1280 HD display.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Simple and non-fancy design appeals to many users.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Good value for money.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Cons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Mediocre photo quality despite the 13 MP primary camera.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Lack of high-speed LTE network support.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Micromax needs to improve its after-sales customer service.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Price</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Flipkart: Rs. 12499</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Amazon India: Rs. 12699</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Snapdeal: Rs. 11084</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong> <span style="color: #3366ff;">Moto G (2nd Gen)</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><a href="https://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/moto.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-824" src="http://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/moto.jpg?w=595" alt="Moto"/></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Pros</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Curved edges and matte finish panel provide good build quality with comfortable grip.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Sharpest 5 inch 720 x 1080 HD display in its class.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">8 MP primary camera shoots warm, high quality pictures.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Nearly unbeatable value for money.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Cons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Average hardware specifications may lead to performance degradation over time.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Non-removable battery could require daily charging.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Lack of high-speed LTE network support.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Price</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Flipkart: Rs. 12999</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Amazon India: Not available</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Snapdeal: Not available</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong> <span style="color: #3366ff;">Nokia Lumia 1320</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><a href="https://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/nokia.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-827" src="http://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/nokia.jpg?w=595" alt="Nokia"/></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Pros</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Large 6 inch HD display makes it a true phablet.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Windows interface brings freshness for regular Android and iOS users.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Solid, durable and smooth body design.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Stellar battery lasts 2 days with moderate usage.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Cons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Really big phone for a regular user.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Under-performing 720 x 1080 display for this screen size.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Heavy and bulky with 220 g weight.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Price</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Flipkart: Rs. 16504</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Amazon India: Rs. 17985</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Snapdeal: Rs. 16217</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong> </strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong> <span style="color: #3366ff;">Xiaomi Mi3</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><a href="https://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/xiaomi.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-831" src="http://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/xiaomi.jpg?w=595" alt="Xiaomi"/></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Pros</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Feels like a premium device with a solid metallic frame and classy design.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">5 inch 1080 x 1920 HD display brings vivid and sharp colors with high pixel density.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">MIUI, the Xiaomi version of Android, is a highly customizable OS with attractive themes.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Powerful Qualcomm 2.3 GHz quad-core processor with 2 GB RAM.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Cons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Lack of high-speed LTE network support.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">13 MP primary camera delivers only average performance.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Limited stock and sporadic availability in India.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Price</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Flipkart: Rs. 13999</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Amazon India: Not available</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Snapdeal: Not available</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Image Courtesy: Flipkart</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">My recommendation – <strong>Moto G (2nd generation)</strong>. In the price conscious Indian market, the latest version of Moto G offers the right combination of features and affordability. It should be available widely in the country in the next few months.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> <strong>HIGH RANGE</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong> <span style="color: #3366ff;">Google Nexus 5</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><a href="https://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/google.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-843" src="http://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/google.jpg?w=595" alt="Google"/></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Pros</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Google phone comes with the latest Android software and updates.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Highly rated and brilliant 5 inch 1080 x 1920 True HD IPS+ display.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Ideal for gaming with its advanced hardware specifications.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Multiband LTE support at the given price is rare.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Cons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Average performing 8 MP primary camera.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Less than impressive battery life that lasts a day.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Underwhelming audio and sound quality.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Price</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Flipkart: Rs. 27500</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Amazon India: Rs. 23807</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Snapdeal: Rs. 24999</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong> <span style="color: #3366ff;">Apple iPhone 5S</span><br/></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><a href="https://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/apple.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-845" src="http://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/apple.jpg?w=595" alt="Apple"/></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Pros</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Apple is among the best brands in the world and so are their phones.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Superior hardware performance with 64 bit A7 processor and M7 motion co-processor.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">8 MP primary camera with larger sensor and aperture delivers top-notch photos.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Convenient fingerprint scanner or Touch ID for authentication.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Cons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Smaller 4 inch screen lags behind competitors.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Aluminum anodized body is prone to scratches and dents.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">One generation old with the recent launch of iPhone 6.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Price</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Flipkart: Rs. 44990</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Amazon India: Rs. 40990</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Snapdeal: Rs. 37163</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> <strong> <span style="color: #3366ff;">LG G3</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong><a href="https://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/lg-g32.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-865" src="https://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/lg-g32.jpg?w=165&amp;h=324" alt="LG G3" width="165" height="324"/></a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Pros</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Remarkable Quad HD 1440 x 2560 display.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Feature-packed 13 MP primary camera clicks awesome photos even in low light.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Ergonomically designed clean and flat user interface.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Superior Qualcomm 2.5 GHz quad-core processor with 3 GB RAM.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Cons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">5.5 inch screen not easy to navigate with one hand.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Sloppy battery performance because of powerful display.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">High price for an LG phone with the given features.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Price</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Flipkart: Rs. 38290</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Amazon India: Rs. 40999</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Snapdeal: Rs. 38729</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> <strong> <span style="color: #3366ff;">Samsung Galaxy S5</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><a href="https://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/samsung.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-854" src="http://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/samsung.jpg?w=595" alt="Samsung"/></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Pros</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Arguably the best non-Apple phone in the market.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Near perfect 5.1 inch Super AMOLED 1080 x 1920 screen.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">16 MP Isocell primary camera delivers fantastic shots.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Good battery life and a power saving mode.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Cons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Low on external design quality and form factor.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Average performing fingerprint scanner.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Baffling interface and confusing app ecosystem.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Price</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Flipkart: Rs. 35489</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Amazon India: Rs. 36885</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Snapdeal: Rs. 34825</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </span><strong style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </strong></p>
<p><strong style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="color: #3366ff;"> Sony Xperia Z2</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><a href="https://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/sony.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-858" src="http://wirelesstelecom.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/sony.jpg?w=595" alt="Sony"/></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Pros</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Rich and vivid 5.2 inch 1080 x 1920 display with Triluminos and Live color LED technology.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Feature-packed 20.7 MP primary camera and 4K video recording lead to beautiful captures.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Powerful Qualcomm 2.3 GHz quad-core processor with 3 GB RAM.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Among the best weatherproof phones that are resistant to water and dust.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Cons</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Unappealing bezel heavy design.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Reportedly overheats when using advanced features.</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Expensive phone from a manufacturer who has mixed reputation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #800000;"><strong>Price</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Flipkart: Rs. 36799</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Amazon India: Rs. 38180</span><br/><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Snapdeal: Rs. 37580</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Image Courtesy: Flipkart</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">My recommendation – <strong>Samsung Galaxy S5</strong>. Personally, I have used iPhones for a while and have liked their user-friendliness, x-factor and durability. But the subsidized US market pricing in exchange of a 2 year carrier contract is a big help. This is not the case in India. So if a customer is fine with the high price and Apple’s unique (but rapidly expanding) ecosystem, I would recommend go for the iPhone 6. If not, check out the Samsung Galaxy S5. The phone would not disappoint you and is still the latest from the world’s biggest phone manufacturer.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Some common features like call quality and storage capacity of a device were not discussed above. These factors are not trivial. It is just that most phones these days have good call quality and if this is not the case, odds are it is a network issue. Also, medium range phones generally provide a minimum 8 GB storage with a micro-SD card slot. The high end ones have at least 16 GB memory. This arrangement is good enough for most users. On the network side, LTE phones are not very relevant in the current telecom landscape in India, but they will be much more important in the next year or two once LTE deployment picks up pace.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Just to be clear, the above data is neither an endorsement nor a disapproval of any smartphone. This article is meant to serve as a guideline for buyers and a source of insight for those who are interested in the vast mobile market of India. It is generally a good idea to visit a physical store to actually gauge the look and feel of a phone before buying it. Buy online later if it is cheaper over there. Personal preferences and biases against or for a particular brand will also be deciding factors.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><em><strong><span>The original post can be found here: <a href="http://wirelesstelecom.wordpress.com/2014/10/06/indias-top-and-most-popular-smartphones/">http://wirelesstelecom.wordpress.com/2014/10/06/indias-top-and-most-popular-smartphones/</a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://wirelesstelecom.wordpress.com/2014/07/28/swot-analysis-of-vodafone-worlds-second-largest-mobile-network-operator/"><br/></a></span></strong></em></span></p>Model Cities to trial Spectrum Sharingtag:4g360.com,2014-10-06:610217:BlogPost:2340932014-10-06T18:29:00.000ZClifford Agugoesihttp://4g360.com/profile/CliffordAgugoesi
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<p>This is a story that reflects regulatory relevance as it addresses industry concerns, The approach by the FCC and NTIA is multisectoral and consultative as it should be, but to my mind, it needs to list more standardardisation bodies, for their perspectives to be part of the overall calculations, for a more enduring outcome. At the end of the day, this story is a good lesson in spectrum economics and lends itself for peering by similar regulatory and policy making bodies not only…</p>
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<p>This is a story that reflects regulatory relevance as it addresses industry concerns, The approach by the FCC and NTIA is multisectoral and consultative as it should be, but to my mind, it needs to list more standardardisation bodies, for their perspectives to be part of the overall calculations, for a more enduring outcome. At the end of the day, this story is a good lesson in spectrum economics and lends itself for peering by similar regulatory and policy making bodies not only in the USA, but all over the world.</p>Qualcomm LTE Broadcast SDK now available to developerstag:4g360.com,2014-10-02:610217:BlogPost:2339332014-10-02T22:26:55.000ZZakirhttp://4g360.com/profile/Zakir
<p><span class="font-size-3">When you see or hear the word â€œbroadcast,â€ the first thing that might come to mind is TV. But now, broadcast is coming to mobile thanks to <a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/products/lte/broadcast">LTE Broadcast</a> technology. And today, Qualcomm Technologies made the new Qualcomm LTE Broadcast SDK available to developers.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">The SDK is a free toolâ€”optimized for the LTE Broadcast capable devices featuring…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">When you see or hear the word â€œbroadcast,â€ the first thing that might come to mind is TV. But now, broadcast is coming to mobile thanks to <a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/products/lte/broadcast">LTE Broadcast</a> technology. And today, Qualcomm Technologies made the new Qualcomm LTE Broadcast SDK available to developers.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">The SDK is a free toolâ€”optimized for the LTE Broadcast capable devices featuring <a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon">QualcommÂ® Snapdragonâ„¢</a> processorsâ€”that allows developers to integrate LTE Broadcast into their Android apps for broadcasting content beyond video, such as sporting events, news alerts, software updates, advertisements, clip casting, map updates and more. The SDK includes an API that allows apps to tap into Qualcommâ€™s middleware, which manages the LTE Broadcast content. The SDK also includes libraries, tools, executable and related documentation, which helps accelerate the development process.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">This is the first time Qualcomm Technologies has made the SDK generally available to developers. Previously, it was used successfully by a limited number of Qualcomm customers. For example, earlier this year, Korean wireless carrier <a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2014/02/07/more-just-fast-gobi-4g-lte-can-broadcast">KT launched the worldâ€™s first LTE Broadcast network</a> using Qualcommâ€™s eMBMS middleware for streaming video and file delivery. They used the SDK to build an app for the Samsung GALAXY Note 3 so users could subscribe to KTâ€™s LTE Broadcast and watch live HDTV on their smartphones.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">In the U.S., Verizon Wireless used LTE Broadcast to <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/news/article/2014/01/lte-multicast-verizon-power-house.html">stream the Super Bowl to devices on their network.</a> Verizon Wireless enhanced the viewing experience for subscribers by offering â€œmultiple video feeds, data and other information.â€</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Also in the U.S., Verizon Wireless used LTE Broadcast to <a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2014/05/21/qualcomm-technologies-accelerates-lte-multicast-indy-500">stream the Indy 500 with</a> â€œlive camera feeds at various angles from different parts of the race track to deliver video to multiple users at the same time.â€</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">The benefit LTE Broadcast offers operators is that it allows them to broadcast data to thousands of subscribers simultaneously while using a minimal amount of bandwidth, which is perfect for the multicast of high-demand content such as live TV and sporting events, breaking news, emergency notifications, magazine downloads, and software and OS updates.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">To learn more about the Qualcomm LTE Broadcast SDK announcement, click <a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2014/09/18/qualcomm-announces-general-availability-mobile-industrys-first-lte">here</a>. The SDK is available now through the <a href="https://developer.qualcomm.com/">Qualcomm Developer Network</a>.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Source: <a href="http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=50" target="_blank">http://samenatoday.com/post.php?id=50</a></span></p>Huawei unveils the industry's first 32-Channel D-CCAP solutiontag:4g360.com,2014-10-02:610217:BlogPost:2336812014-10-02T22:22:51.000ZZakirhttp://4g360.com/profile/Zakir
<p class="detail"><span class="font-size-3">Huawei unveiled the industry's first 32-channel Distributed Converged Cable Access Platform (D-CCAP) solution at the SCTE’14 Cable-Tec EXPO in Denver, making a downstream bandwidth of 1.6 Gbit/s a reality. The 32-channel D-CCAP supports 32 downstream channels, 8 upstream channels, and optical nodes at the highest integration level in the multi system operator (MSO) industry, providing a channel bandwidth capacity twice that of the 16-channel D-CCAP…</span></p>
<p class="detail"><span class="font-size-3">Huawei unveiled the industry's first 32-channel Distributed Converged Cable Access Platform (D-CCAP) solution at the SCTE’14 Cable-Tec EXPO in Denver, making a downstream bandwidth of 1.6 Gbit/s a reality. The 32-channel D-CCAP supports 32 downstream channels, 8 upstream channels, and optical nodes at the highest integration level in the multi system operator (MSO) industry, providing a channel bandwidth capacity twice that of the 16-channel D-CCAP solution. The network capacity provided by the 32-channel D-CCAP solution can support operators' bandwidth business plans for the next 5 to 10 years, meaning the number of devices subject to upgrade and replacement can be greatly reduced by using the 32-channel D-CCAP. The 32-channel D-CCAP solution is also fully compatible with operators' existing network architectures, protecting operators' investments thereby allowing them to achieve business successes.</span></p>
<p class="detail"><span class="font-size-3">Compared with the traditional CCAP solution, the D-CCAP solution can converge with FTTx, simplifying network deployment and management, saving 70% of hub space, 50% of power consumption, and 80% of trunk fiber resources. The 32-channel D-CCAP solution employs fiber digitization which enables each channel to deliver 60 Mbit/s@1024 QAM downstream and 30 Mbit/s@64 QAM upstream, providing users with a smoother audiovisual experience when using Internet services. The 32-channel D-CCAP solution also supports simultaneous access of 1000 users over each optical node, a significant increase from 256 users. In line with the operators 'ultra-broadband strategies, the 32-channel D-CCAP solution supports the upgrade to a DOCSIS 3.1-compatiable architecture, which can maximize operators' ROI.</span></p>
<p class="detail"><span class="font-size-3">Jeff Wang, president of Huawei Access Network Product Line, stated, "Huawei stays vigilant to the changing MSO market demands, devotes energy to technical innovations, and drives the standardization of D-CCAP. The 32-channel D-CCAP solution we are unveiling at the Exhibition is a perfect combination of DOCSIS 3.1 and the D-CCAP architecture. The solution is in line with the digitization, convergence, and ultra-broadband smooth evolution strategies of MSO networks."</span></p>
<p class="detail"><span class="font-size-3">As an active advocate of the international standard for the distributed architecture access (DAA), Huawei has made a long-term commitment to MSO network researches, and strives to provide convergence solutions of faster bandwidth, wider coverage, and smarter access. Huawei D-CCAP solution has been widely deployed in countries such as China, Monaco, Switzerland, and Russia.</span></p>
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